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Week 3

Weekly
Grade
Harper's Team
3-0 88
95.79
 
VS
proj
Bella’s Boxers
75.34 0-3
104.91

Harper's Team knock off Bella’s Boxers to remain perfect, 88.00-75.34

Harper's Team won their third consecutive game to open the season with a hard-fought win over Bella’s Boxers, securing a 88.00-75.34 victory. Harper's Team never trailed in this one after jumping out to a 15.00-point lead on Thursday behind Carlos Hyde (22.3 points). Jimmy Garoppolo (251 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 23 Rush Yds) and Ezekiel Elliott (127 Rush Yds, 11 Rec Yds) carried the flag for Bella’s Boxers in the loss. Harper's Team improve to 3-0 on the season, while Bella’s Boxers fall to 0-3.

Matchup Timeline

  Harper's Team   Bella’s Boxers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Hyde scored 22.3 points in a 21-17 win over the Jets to more-than-double his 9.16-point projection. He ran for 98 yards and 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Harper's Team this week. Next week, Hyde will play the Raiders.
Carlos Hyde

Top Player Comparison

Harper's Team
Points
% of total points 88
1
Cam Newton
QB
29.6
20.38
33.6%
2
Carlos Hyde
RB
22.3
9.16
25.3%
3
The Carolina Panthers defense
DEF
10
7.27
11.4%
4
Zach Ertz
TE
7.3
9.97
8.3%
Bella’s Boxers
Points
% of total points 75.34
1
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB
22.34
19.69
29.7%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
11.8
15.58
15.7%
3
Marquise Goodwin
WR
8.8
7.7
11.7%
4
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
8.6
13.62
11.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Harper's Team had a 84.70-75.34 lead. For Harper's Team, Cam Newton had a 24-yard touchdown pass. Jimmy Garoppolo made the highlight reel for Bella’s Boxers with a 35-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Harper's Team   Bella’s Boxers

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Harper's Team scored less in this one (88) than their season average of 102.38.
Get on their level! Bella’s Boxers have lost their last three weeks, while Harper's Team have won three straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Harper's Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 102.38 versus Bella’s Boxers's 82.85.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Harper's Team (3-0) have a better record than Bella’s Boxers (0-3).
Harper's Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Bella’s Boxers (1 vs 0).
Harper's Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Bella’s Boxers (1 vs 0).
Harper's Team have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Bella’s Boxers (12 vs 8).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Bella’s Boxers - they’ve made more transactions (4) than Harper's Team (1) this season. That didn't seem to help them this week, though.
By position, Harper's Team have outscored Bella’s Boxers at QB, RB, TE, and DEF this season.
Harper's Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 18 points, third-highest in the league.
Hey Bella’s Boxers, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Harper's Team
Good work, Harper's Team. Deploying a lineup that earned 88 points in Week 3... let's keep this momentum rolling as we move on to our next matchup in Week 4.
Bella’s Boxers
There's still a ton of football left to be played, Bella’s Boxers! Your next few opponents may take a peek at your record and foolishly believe they've got an easy matchup. Use it to your advantage and deploy the strongest possible starting lineups... catch those complacent GMs off-guard!